This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vander May family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vander May Family History

Vander May Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vandermay, Vandermey, Vanderwaal, Vanderlaan, Vanderaa, Vanderwal

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vander May family from?

You can see how Vander May families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vander May family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vander May families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vander May's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vander May families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vander May surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Vander May ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vander May. 100% of Vander May men worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Vander May | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Vander May family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vander May. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vander May census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vander May

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Vander May. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Vander May immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 712 military records available for the last name Vander May. For the veterans among your Vander May ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vander May military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vander May family history

Discover More

What is the average Vander May lifespan?

Average Vander May life expectancy in 1997 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vander May

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vander May ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vander May family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial